Background check company’s faulty report leads to trial

We ran across an interesting case in San Diego this week. Specifically, a background screening company will face trial over claims it produced an inaccurate and outdated report that led […]
Faulty background checks violating privacy and lives

Excerpted from an article in The Hill by Sarah Esther Lageson and Robert Stewart Criminal-record screening has become a pillar of life in the digital age. Employers, landlords and consumers […]
FTC lawsuit insists on FCRA compliance

Excerpted from a Federal Trade Commission Blog by Seena Gressin Advertising keywords are the carnival barkers of the internet. Their job is to shout, “Me, me, me, me, me!” to […]
A few 2023 challenges for background screenings

Though 2023 is not unique when it comes to background screening challenges – our business is constantly evolving – employers should note some of the hot issues this year. Last year, the CFPB raised concerns about inaccurate identity matching and is considering a rule to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to improve such screenings.